HOPE

Cristina "Mitty" Mittermeier is a renowned photographic artist whose work sits at the confluence of beauty, advocacy, and storytelling. A co-founder of the International League of Conservation Photographers and SeaLegacy, Mittermeier has dedicated her entire professional life to advocating for the preservation of biodiversity and documenting the lives of indigenous people fighting to preserve their cultures. With a background in marine biology and over three decades behind the lens, she has elevated conservation photography to the realm of fine art. Her photographs have been featured in hundreds of publications and exhibited in museums, galleries, and fairs across five continents, and her artistry has earned her numerous international accolades.Born in Mexico, Mittermeier travels around the world on conservation photography missions and is based in British Columbia along with her partner Paul Nicklen.Robert Redford was a legendary American actor known for classics such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and Out of Africa, as well as more recent Marvel blockbusters. A Hollywood icon both on screen and off, he a producer, director, and founder of the Sundance Film Festival. Redford was also a lover of the great outdoors and a champion for nature conservation and biodiversity campaigns. His thoughtful, passionate contribution to HOPE and support of Cristina Mittermeier and the SeaLegacy foundation are a testament to his lifelong dedication to environmental activism.

• Foreword by Robert RedfordIndigenous WisdomOcean of HopeIcy RealmsThe After LifeHeirs to the EarthInterconnected

"HOPE is a manifesto of human interrelationship with Nature and gives agentle and optimistic perspective on the environmental issues." —Caterina De Biasio, Vogue“Mitty has traveled the globe with a camera and a mission—to document our planet in all its beauty and fragility. Her new book, Hope, is a deep dive into a lifetime of visual storytelling from every corner of the Earth. This is a stunning rumination on the beauty of nature as we find ourselves on the edge of climate change. In the quiet moments of nature’s resilience, Mitty’s images show us what’s at stake—and what can still be saved.” —Katie Couric“Over the past three decades, [Cristina Mittermeier] has reshaped the idea of what nature photography can be; an act of advocacy, a bridge between science and emotion, and a call to protect not just ecosystems but the communities that sustain them. […] Her most recent book, HOPE weaves her personal narrative with visual stories from over 130 countries.” —Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveller “[…] I reflect on the undercurrent of hope that flowed through our fatalistic conversations about the planet and the human place on it. It occurs to me that the edge, for Mittermeier, is not some faraway place, but the hope that remains despite the undeniable ruin flooding our newsfeeds.” —Hugh Francis Anderson, Sidetracked"Published by Hemeria, HOPE is organized into six chapters that highlight the myriad ways humanity and nature are fundamentally intertwined. […] Throughout, Mittermeier’s bold photographs of wildlife, remarkable landscapes, tribal rituals, and family bonds serve as reminders of incredible beauty, resilience, and determination." —Kate Mothes, Colossal"Hope does not need to be merely a passive wish, it can be an active force to propel us forward, fueling our determination to defy the odds and carve our own destiny. It’s the flicker of possibility that dances in our hearts, reminding us that even when facing challenging circumstances, there exists the potential for inspiration and renewal. Iam honored to join Cristina as she shares her remarkable and important work with the world." —Robert Redford, extract from the foreword